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How do you say "rolling pin" in German?

das Nudelholz

Noun Neuter

In German, "rolling pin" is das Nudelholz.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced NOO-dul-holts. Nudel + Holz, stress the first syllable.

Grammar notes

Neuter noun (das Nudelholz). Plural is Nudelholzer. Compound: Nudel (noodle/paste) + Holz (wood).

Example sentence

Das Nudelholz ist aus Holz.

The rolling pin is made of wood.

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How to remember das Nudelholz

Nudelholz literally means noodle wood. A wooden stick for flattening dough.

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Questions about das Nudelholz

How do you say "rolling pin" in German?

In German, "rolling pin" is das Nudelholz. It is a noun.

Is das Nudelholz masculine or feminine?

Neuter noun (das Nudelholz). Plural is Nudelholzer. Compound: Nudel (noodle/paste) + Holz (wood).

How is das Nudelholz used in a sentence?

Use das Nudelholz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Nudelholz ist aus Holz. (The rolling pin is made of wood.).

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